Riots

The ability to cause riots is another new feature started in Assassin's Creed 3. On the streets there will be groups of people huddled together and if you press the interact button (Which is O on Playstation 3 and B on Xbox 360) you will cause them to storm into the streets causing a Riot. This is useful when you are being chased by enemies and need a distraction to get away from them. The riots will distract them long enough for you to get away and find a hiding spot. Another way to cause Riots is to use your assassins. Switch the Assassin Wheel icon to Riot and when you call on your Brotherhood they will appear and cause a Riot.